Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries and branch offices	$ 6.9

Cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries.

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